~ can be added to words to form adjectives which indicate that someone or something deserves a particular thing or action. For example, if a remark or person is quote~, they are worth quoting.
...a few newsworthy events...
You may see yourself as useless, incompetent and blameworthy...
COMB in ADJ
see also airworthy , creditworthy , newsworthy , noteworthy , praiseworthy , seaworthy , trustworthy